Lincoln Phelps

Lincoln Phelps: The Rapid Realm's Relentless Rambler

Lincoln Phelps, known in the chess circuits as lincolnphelps, is the kind of player who treats the Rapid time control not just as a game, but as an endurance sprint full of unexpected twists, audacious openings, and the occasional dramatic resignation. With a peak Rapid rating of 541 achieved back in April 2022, Lincoln’s journey through the chess battles is nothing if not colorful—emphasizing resilience over raw power.

Style & Approach

When it comes to strategy, Lincoln is a fan of mixing old school foundations with a sprinkle of surprise. Some of his favorite openings include the King's Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation (where he holds a respectable 47% win rate), as well as versatile defenses like the French Defense Kings Indian Attack and the Pirc Defense Maroczy Defense — both boasting a success rate near 67%. And just to keep opponents on their toes, he also dabble in the Bird's Opening Dutch Variation and modern defenses with flair.

Battle Record & Streaks

Across almost 100 games in 2025 alone, Lincoln's Rapid record stands at an honest balance: 43 wins, 43 losses, and 9 draws. This says a lot about his playstyle — fearless and willing to fight hard whether sitting as White or Black. Although he's experienced a challenging streak of 6 consecutive losses at one point, don't count him out! His longest victorious run managed to reach 4 in a row, proving he can catch fire when the chess gods smile upon him.

Psychological Quirks & Playing Hours

A chess player’s mind is a mystery and Lincoln is no exception. His “tilt factor” clocks in at a modest 6, meaning a few bad moves don’t send him into a tailspin... but let's keep an eye on that! He excels best in late afternoon battles, especially around 5 PM, where his win rate skyrockets to 78%. Intriguingly, Saturday is his lucky day (close to 67% wins), perhaps thanks to well-deserved weekend coffee or just the cosmic alignment of the chess stars.

Notable Victories & Opponent Battles

Lincoln's opponents have felt the sting of his craftiness more times than they'd probably like—particularly players like yassssou, against whom he boasts an undefeated record. Other victims of his cunning include gracefulgriddy, jabusi1, capucinolol, and an impressive swath of others with a perfect 100% win rate over several encounters. It's fair to say that when Lincoln locks eyes on an opponent, he’s gunning for glory.

Fun Fact

Unlike some grandmasters who favor quick surrenders or dramatic blunders when losing, Lincoln tends to hang in there with tenacity — his average moves per win stretch beyond 61, proving he’s neither a quitter nor a gambler relying solely on quick checkmates. If you're playing him, expect a rollercoaster that might make you sweat every second!

Recent Highlight

One of Lincoln’s freshest and finest victories was against yassssou in May 2025, where his patient, methodical approach culminated in a well-earned resignation from his opponent, after 50 moves of tactical jousting and positional wizardry.